{"product_id":"the-conquest-of-mexico-william-hickling-prescott-9780359746644","title":"The Conquest of Mexico: The Seven Book History of Hernan Cortes, Mayan and Mexican Civilization, Complete in One Volume","description":"Prescott's history of Hernan Cortes, and his conquering of Mexico for the Spanish Empire in the 16th century, is a classic of historical literature. This edition unifies the seven books in a single volume. Drawing on sources given to him by Mexican authorities, plus existing histories of Cortes, Prescott presents an exhaustive narration of the conquest. He commences with an account of the culture of the Mayan peoples; crediting their hieroglyphic language, traditions and unique agricultural and architectural achievements. After these descriptions, we are taken to 1519 - the Mayan civilization under the rule of King Montezuma. The initial explorations of the Spanish around the Central American coastline are followed by skirmishes and hostilities. The Spanish mission rapidly turns from one of discovery to one of conquest after the conquistadors decide to keep Montezuma hostage; reinforcements are requested and arrive, as intense battles against the Mayans ensue...\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e William Hickling Prescott\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0359746640\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780359746644\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Lulu.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/23\/2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 318\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.63lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.67d","brand":"William Hickling Prescott","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44138398482687,"sku":"9780359746644","price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_b81da4fa-b330-48d7-8e22-ed3379b2ad04.jpg?v=1687899444","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-conquest-of-mexico-william-hickling-prescott-9780359746644","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}